Chapter 376. Blessed by Providence, Allies, The Jiang Clan Arrives
As the fourth Celestial Emperor's Ancient Token fused with Lu Yuan, streams of purple light poured out of the token in steady waves. The light settled over every inch of Lu Yuan's flesh, penetrating down to his individual cells. The light contained a mysterious power that was altering every aspect of himself.
The result was a net gain that pushed Lu Yuan's bloodline to heights greater than even the apex. He didn't know what these changes would ultimately bring, but one thing was certain to him—it was immensely beneficial to him.
The outcome made Lu Yuan even more determined to find the remaining tokens. By then, he believed that he would truly understand the Celestial Emperor's Ancient Tokens.
During the process, Lu Yuan noticed something unexpected. His understanding of the Great Sage Realm had deepened far. It seemed like he had found himself a path to becoming an Immortal.
"This... is from the Celestial Emperor's Ancient Token?" Lu Yuan muttered, genuinely surprised. He had been standing at the absolute pinnacle of the Great Sage Realm for quite some time now, yet he had no clue how to become a so-called Immortal.
His only option had been to keep doing what he had been doing so far, but upon assimilating the fourth token and receiving this blessing from Providence, something clicked inside him.
So this is what it feels like to be blessed by Providence? Lu Yuan had always been the one blessing others with Providence through the Investiture Edict. This was his first time being blessed by Providence, and it was indeed a unique experience.
However, he knew that the blessing he had just received was not quite the same as the blessing one would receive through the Investiture Edict.
If this keeps up, it won't be long before I find the true path to becoming an Immortal. Anticipation flickered in Lu Yuan's eyes as he examined himself. Only by becoming an Immortal could he be certain of handling whatever came next.
The beings from the Outer Cosmos would certainly return. By then, Lu Yuan would have to face their powerhouses rather than just small fry. Lu Yuan walked out of the training chamber. Having refined the Yangzhou Cauldron, he could bestow another round of blessings.
He had considered holding off a while longer, but this was no longer an option. No one could predict when those invaders would descend. The ongoing peace was fragile. If something unexpected happened, he could be forced into a passive stance.
Lu Yuan needed to take the initiative rather than be passive. The stronger the Celestial Court became, the easier it would be for him to handle whatever upheaval was going to happen in the future.
This time, Lu Yuan bestowed Providence on many people. Overall, he had bestowed Providence on fifty thousand people. The legendary one hundred thousand celestial troops were no longer a distant figure.
Elder Ji and Elder Yun watched as the Celestial Court grew more powerful with each passing day, and their faces glimmered with excitement. The two of them had spent their entire lives working to protect Huaxia's people.
The Celestial Court's rise was truly worthy of celebration. As long as Lu Yuan continued to grow stronger, nothing in the universe could threaten Earth and Huaxia. This was what made them happiest of all.
In truth, Lu Yuan had offered to bestow Providence upon the two elders as well, allowing them to advance even further. However, both Elder Ji and Elder Yun had refused outright, saying that they were already old. If there were such an opportunity, it ought to be given to the members of the younger generation.
In their minds, young people were the future. They were already happy to see the Celestial Court's massive growth.
Lu Yuan didn't press the matter. Everyone was entitled to their own choices. He also knew that it was precisely because of people like them that Huaxia's culture and bloodline survived the ruthless passage of time. It was just like in his previous life. People like Elder Ji and Elder Yun were brave enough to hold up the sky through the darkest eras, ensuring the survival of humanity.
Over the next several days, Lu Yuan set aside his own training and spent his time instructing Zhu Qingyu and the others, helping them resolve obstacles on their path of evolution.
Thanks to their added Providence, their growth accelerated to a terrifying rate. In fact, many of them had already reached the Void Sage Realm.
It was worth noting that even the sect leaders and disciples of the Three Immortal Islands weren't on that stage of evolution. As a result, the obstacles Zhu Qingyu and the others faced were obstacles only Lu Yuan could resolve. With nothing else demanding his attention, he held nothing back, sharing everything he knew.
The stronger his people became, the better it was for everyone.
One day, someone detected a powerful surge of energy just outside Earth. Based on the preliminary readings, the surge of energy was an amalgamation of auras from beings that were at least at the Void Sage Realm.
The world instantly tensed up.
The younger generation, led by Zhu Qingyu and the others, was especially on edge. They knew the invaders were afraid, and they would not descend under normal circumstances. This world also did not allow Immortals to descend, but their appearance just outside Earth signaled trouble.
Unfortunately, they were still not prepared to face those invaders.
"Strange. They're only Sages. Are they really going to descend? Aren't they afraid of King Lu?" Ice Fairy was puzzled. With King Lu here, it didn't matter how many Sages would descend, as their lives would be forfeit, anyway.
In other words, descending on Earth as a Sage was a suicide mission. Were they not aware of that?
"They're not afraid. They are indeed beings from the Outer Cosmos, but they're not here to cause trouble," Jiang Ningxian said, stepping forward with a smile. At the sight of that, everyone became even more confused.
In their eyes, those from the Outer Cosmos were enemies by default.
Only Lu Yuan caught the meaning behind her words, and he smiled. "You're saying that the Jiang Clan has arrived?"
"That's right. Some of my people are here," Jiang Ningxian replied. In truth, members of the Jiang Clan had set out not long after her own descent. The distance to cover was simply too vast, so the journey consumed a great deal of time.
As for why Jiang Haokong had arrived so much sooner, well, he was a Holy Son. In other words, he had his own ways to reach Earth much faster than anyone else.
"If they're allies, then we have to welcome them properly," Lu Yuan said with a smile. The Celestial Court alone could not possibly contend against so many enemies from the Outer Cosmos. An alliance with the Jiang Clan was just perfect.
After all, the Jiang Clan ranked among the top ten across the universe, and their foundations were exceedingly deep as well. An alliance meant that Lu Yuan could set aside quite a few of his ongoing concerns. After all, the Jiang Clan's name alone was enough to scare off a considerable number of threats.
Soon, representatives of the younger generation, along with Elder Ji, Elder Yun, and the others, gathered at Mount Tai's South Heaven Gate. Of course, Lu Yuan stood at the helm of the group.
The visitors were guests, after all. He had a great relationship with Jiang Ningxian, but he still had to observe basic courtesy toward their guests.
Moreover, they were in an alliance. With the Jiang Clan's support, the Celestial Court would become stronger at a much faster rate, and perhaps it could end up reaching the same level as the Celestial Court of ancient times.
